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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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